How to turn off the traffic limit on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a popular smartphone among users who appreciate the balance of price and performance. But many people face the unexpected limitation of mobile Internet, which means that even with unlimited data, the device can block traffic after reaching a certain threshold. 90% of the time, the problem is not the operator, but the settings. MIUI or SIM-map.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove restrictions, from the basic settings in the smartphone menu to the hidden functions of the engineering menu. MIUI 10/11/12, Because the interface and the location of the options are very different, you'll also learn how to get around the operator's limitations if the traffic lock is coming from the operator, and what to do if the limits are dropped on the factory after the system update.

Important: Some methods require superuser rights (root), but we will separately highlight safe ways without risk for warranty. All instructions are tested on Redmi Note 7 with global and Chinese firmware.

Why Smartphones Limit Traffic: 5 Reasons Why They Are Restricting Traffic

Before you turn off limits, you need to understand their source. In Redmi Note 7, traffic blocking can occur for the following reasons:

• 📱 System settings MIUI: By default, firmware activates “warning” limits (for example, 500 MB per month), even if you have unlimited.
• 📡 Parameters SIM-Cards: the operator can transmit the restriction settings through USSD-commands or configuration messages.
• 🔄 Update of firmware: after upgrade MIUI Sometimes the user settings of the network are reset.
• 🛠️ Engineering menu: hidden parameters of the communication module (MTK Engineer Mode or Qualcomm QXDM) Artificially limiting speed.
• 📴 Optimizer apps: Embedded Security or Battery Saver services sometimes block background traffic.

In practice, the first two reasons are most often to blame, for example, if you notice that the Internet stops working after 1 GB of traffic consumed, but there are no limits in the operator’s personal account – the problem is precisely in the settings of the phone. In rare cases, the modem chip itself imposes restrictions (for example, on the Redmi Note 7 with the Snapdragon 660, an error with a speed clipping after 10 GB is known).

Method 1: Turning off limits in standard settings MIUI

The easiest way is to check the basic parameters of the network. MIUI The path to settings may be different:

For MIUI 10/11:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Go to Access Point Settings (APN).
4. Click on the current one. APN (usually Internet.{operator}.ru) and check the Type field APN. Make sure there are no dun or supl options there – they can limit traffic.
5. Go back and select the data limits. → Turn off the slider Set a limit.

For MIUI 12 and newer:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Mobile Network.
2. Put yours on. SIM-map → Transfer of data.
3. Select Traffic Limit and deactivate the Excess Warning option.
4. In the section APN check what's in the field MMSC not specified - sometimes operators impose restrictions through it.

If the limit is still there, then the problem is deeper, for example, some Redmi Note 7 firmware has a hidden Data Saver option that blocks background traffic to turn it off:

1. Press the Settings icon on the desktop → Choose Application Information.
2. Press Warehouse. → Data management.
3. Turn off Background Data Limitation.

Make sure you're in APN no extra parameters

Disable "Traffic Limit" in the settings SIM

Check "Data Saver" in the information about the "Settings" application

Reboot the smartphone after the changes-->

Method 2: Resetting mobile network settings

If the standard methods didn't work, try resetting the network settings. APN, Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth devices, but often solves the problem with restrictions.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode (if not already activated).
3. Back to Settings → Additional (or Advanced Settings) → For developers.
4. Find the network reset option and confirm the action.

After resetting, the phone will automatically load the settings. APN If the traffic limit was set through a configuration message (e.g., from MTS or Beeline), this will help remove it. However, in rare cases, the operator can re-send the restrictions, then the method from the next section will be required.

⚠️ Attention: After the network reset, you will have to re-enter Wi-Fi passwords and pair Bluetooth devices (earphones, fitness bracelets!

Method 3: Manual editing APN circumventing operator restrictions

Mobile operators sometimes impose restrictions through settings. APN. For example, in the settings can be written a limit in the field MVNO type or bearer:

Steps:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Access point (APN).
2. Click on the current profile APN (It's usually highlighted in fat).
3. Check the following fields and edit them if necessary:

After editing, save the changes and restart the phone. APN not saved (for example, operator blocks changes), create a new profile manually:

1. Press «+» or add APN.
2. Enter the data for your operator (can be found on the official website).
3. In the Name field, specify an arbitrary name (for example, MyInternet).
4. Make sure the Tip is APN Only indicated default.
5. Save and activate the new APN.

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If, after editing, APN The internet is gone, check what is in the field. APN The correct value is indicated (for example, Internet.beeline.ru for Beeline). A typo in one character will make the access point non-functional.

Method 4: Use of the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

If previous methods didn't work, the limitation can be set at the modem level. Redmi Note 7 has a hidden engineering menu where you can reset your communication settings.

Instructions for Snapdragon 660 (global version):

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
4. Make sure you're selected. LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto NR/LTE/TD-SCDMA... new-fix).
5. Press Turn off radio (turn off communication for 10 seconds), then Turn on radio.

For the version with MediaTek processor (Chinese firmware):

1. Enter ##36446337## (Opens EngineerMode) MTK).
2. Go to Connectivity → CDS Information → Radio Information.
3. Select SIM 1 or SIM 2 (depending on the slot).
4. Enter the command input field: AT+EGMR=1.7," and press. SEND AT COMMAND. This will remove the modem-level restrictions.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: In the MediaTek engineering menu, do not change the settings in the Band Selection or Network Lock sections - this can lead to network loss! If after the commands the phone stopped catching communication, reset to factory settings.

Method 5: Bypassing restrictions through traffic-meter applications

If the system methods didn't work, you can trick a smartphone with third-party apps. VPN-Tunnel that masks real traffic: Best options for Redmi Note 7:

• 🔗 NetGuard blocks system restrictions at the firewall level. ADB-permitting.
• 🌐 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare WARP) — free VPN, which bypasses operator restrictions.
• 📊 GlassWire – shows real traffic and allows you to reset meters MIUI.
• 🛡️ Orbot (Tor for Android) – routs traffic through the Tor network, but slows down the speed.

How to set up NetGuard without root:

1. Install NetGuard from Play Market.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and activate USB Debugging in the developer settings.
3. Enter in the command line: adb -d shell pm grant eu.faircode.netguard android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
4. In NetGuard, disable restrictions for all applications.

If you use VPN, Please note that some operators (e.g. Tele2) block traffic through known networks. VPN-In this case, it will help to set up a user DNS:

1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → DNS settings.
2. Select Manually and enter: 1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8
3. For mobile network use the application DNS Changer.

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Third-party apps don't physically remove the limit, they just mask it. If the problem is firmware, you'd better use the methods in the previous sections.

Method 6: Flashing or rollback MIUI (last resort)

If all the methods are tried, but the traffic limit remains, the problem may be the firmware itself. Some builds of the Redmi Note 7 (especially Chinese) have Xiaomi restrictions for the local market, in which case:

• 🔄 Reverse to the old version MIUI (For example, 12.5 by 12.0).
• 🌍 Installation of global firmware (if you have Chinese).
• 🛠️ Switch to custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

How to safely reflash Redmi Note 7:

1. Download the official firmware from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive and place the file in a folder downloaded_rom phone-on.
3. Open the Update app (Updater) → press three points → Select a firmware file.
4. Confirm installation. The phone will reboot to recovery mode and upgrade.

For custom firmware, you will need to unlock the loader and install TWRP. This will void the warranty, so use the method only if other options have not helped.

⚠️ Warning: When flashing through Fastboot on Redmi Note 7 with Chinese firmware, the module may burn NFC. Always do a backup with the Mi Flash Tool!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove the traffic limit, users often make the following mistakes:

• 🔧 Ignoring settings APN — even if the limit is offline in MIUI, The operator can block traffic through the APN.
• 🔄 Do not restart the phone – many changes (especially in the engineering menu) require a reboot.
• 📱 Confusing limits MIUI with operator restrictions – check the balance in the personal account of the mobile provider.
• 🔒 Do not reset network settings – this removes hidden restrictions set by the operator.
• 🛠️ Use unofficial firmware without backup – this can lead to a “brick».

Critical error: on some firmware MIUI 12.5+ After resetting the network settings, the profile is automatically applied APN 500MB limit. To avoid this, create a new one immediately after resetting. APN manually (see Method 3).

If after all the manipulations traffic is still limited, check:

• Is not activated mode Save traffic in Settings → Battery.
• Are there apps like Google’s Datally that block background traffic?
• Is the aircraft mode on the level SIM-Cards (sometimes due to a failure).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions